Propentofylline (Vivitonin) is currently prescribed to pep-up old dogs. It's basically coffee for dogs. It's a xanthine derivative (like caffeine) with neuroprotective effects.
Vivitonin is given to elderly dogs to help reduce any problems with their hearing, sight, mental or physical condition. It works by increasing oxygenation, neurological and cardiovascular function, and helping to reduce the severity of aging symptoms such as tiredness, apathy, lethargy, senility, stiff gait, troubles standing or walking, wasting, alopecia. It also increases dogs' appetite and energy levels, whilst restoring more shine to their dull coat.
When looking it up on Wiki, it is described as a nonselective phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDEI) and an adenosine reuptake inhibitor (AdoRI). It's also being researched as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease, multi-infarct dementia, and ischemic stroke (due to its vasodilating properties).
Apart from eating out of the dog bowl like a toddler or husky cat, would it be wrong to buy some and try it myself?
